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I was born in 1951 and enjoyed a very happy childhood in Thornton Heath. Our house backed onto the Graveney River and the Rec. Blissful for children. Many happy hours spent in the children's playground with the playground lady a qualified first aider to look after us, whilst our mother's shopped in the local high street. There was a religious meeting for older children in the summer called Sunshine Corner. We would sit on ...see more
In the early 1950s myself and two friends had been fishing at the top of Church Hill, Saxmundham.
We stopped at a copse halfway down and explored. Removing some rampant Ivy, we uncovered a concrete cover on a well. To our surprise some of the bricks were crumbling, so we dug around them with our sheath knives and managed to loosen some of the bricks.
It was very dark in the well, so we lit some paper and ...see more
There was Norway Lodge opposite the Fox & Hounds and the primary school on Main Street but I have a memory of another. This was situated on Main Street just before the row of semi detached houses nearly next to the Co-op and then Menston Primary. It was on the same side of the road and I remember seeing children coming out as I was standing at the bus stop opposite waiting for the bus home after school. The ...see more
My great grandfather and grandmother owned the shop in Milton next to the Recreation ground entrance. However he was an alcoholic , he drunk all the profits and they lost the shop.
Does anyone in Downderry remember the village postman Tom Neal. Tom was born in West Bromwich in 1874, moved to Downderry during WW1 and I believe died in 1955 aged 81. He used to ride on his donkey (Jenny) & trap, delivering the mail. Ask your parents or your grandparents. He used to live in a small cottage in Bottlegate / Buddle Gate. This is the little ...see more
Fri Jan 22nd 2021, at 8:54 pm
Francis Blackwell commented:
I joined the Sharpness Training school in 1965, in November, the worst time of year to start my training as the winter was drawing on, I did three month's training over the Christmas period, and I really missed home.
The early morning Training (Square Bashing as it used to be called) then a long run into the nearest village ( Berkley ) and all before ...see more
The swimming baths were opposite the Town Hall. And the library.
Had to have swimming lessons there via Grove Rd School. (60s)
Diane nee Underhill
In the late 1950’s and as a young boy around 8 or 9 living in the west end of Newcastle, I used to visit my Auntie Bella and Uncle Ted regularly. They lived at Number 3 Picktree Cottages, a short row of picturesque cottages now demolished and replaced with the bungalows on Picktree Lane situated almost opposite the entrance to the present Ash Meadows.
Uncle Ted worked for a Mr Walton who had a butchers ...see more
WE LIVED IN BARTLETTS LANE FOR ABOUT 30 YEARS. OUR SON WAS THREE WHEN WE MOVED THERE, AND OUR DAUGHTER WAS BORN A FEW MONTHS LATER, AT CANADIAN RED CROSS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, CLIVEDEN. WE LOVED HOLYPORT BUT SOLD THAT HOUSE AS WE HAD STARTED TO SPEND A GOOD DEAL OF TIME IN SPAIN, SO BOUGHT A FLAT BY THE RIVER, WHICH WAS EASIER TO LEAVE. WE LIVE NOW PERMANENTLY IN SOUTHERN SPAIN AND OWN NO PROPERTY IN UK OR ANYWHERE ELSE. ...see more
In 1946 my family Mum, Dad,brother Alex and sisters Jenny and Kay moved into a requisitioned house in Hollybush Hill. The house was called Surinam and it was a beautiful old house with a sweeping staircase and cellars that were great for playing hide and seek.. The garden was huge with very neglected greenhouses that backed onto the railway line. These greenhouses made excellent runs for our pet ...see more
Hello All,
I am looking for a lady named Janice Styles, she will have born between 1960 and 1966.
I would imagine she is married and now going under a different surname.
If you should recognise the name I would be so grateful if you could contact me and pass my details on.
She will have lived in or around the Mitcham, Tooting Battersea area.
Thank you so much,
Kind regards,
Hi,
I am new to this group, and really excited to be part of this memory. I lived in 49 Park Ave, Southall Middx and went to Featherstone, Infant School, followed by Primary then High School. Graduated in 1979. My head master was Mr. Burg at the time, he was a great Head Master. There was also Mr. & Mrs. Hughes. Mr. Hughes was my English Teacher. I am trying to think of the name of my PE Teacher at the ...see more
I lived in 31 Snowdon Place in the 70's for around 7 or 8 years as a young child and have very found memories. I recall the bend (crash corner) outside the house which caught out many a car. I went to Howletch Lane primary school and recall the PE teacher, being George Cortney, who went on to become an international football referee I believe. Mam worked at Tudour but dad worked at Salukis fur fabric factory ...see more
In 'Spring Onions' the autobiography of farmer and market gardener Duncan McGuffie, published by Faber & Faber in 1942, the author rents Peacock Cottage. This is the quote from p 49:
"Peacock Cottage overlooks the green. It has a noble yew 'peacock' which, it is laid down, shall be clipped once a year in the early autumn. (We) went through the kissing gate, up a path paved with ...see more
Have only just read Mike Beeches memories( where have I been?) My Great Grandfather Stephen Russell lived in the village at Park Gate Cottages, although he was more likely to found in the Horse & Groom! He died in 1968. My mother was born there, and never knew her her father was - just a few days ago having taken an Ancestry DNA test, I now know - unfortunately she died in 2007 and will never know.
My father ...see more
In the late 1960's we spent many days ( and nights) fishing off the west side harbour arm. Much to my delight there were two railway lines running along for a good length for a good way out. There were still lots of signs of all the other tracking in the area and leading up to the main line. The track on the arm, I believe was mounted on chairs and bolted down in the concrete as opposed to that of the ...see more
I was intrigued to find this. I grew up knowing that my great-grandfather, Rabbi Harris Levin of Cheetham had been injured following a cable car/tram accident but did not know the details. He was paralysed following the accident and died a year later in 1933. One of his many children was my grandfather, Joshua Levin.
In 1979 I moved to Israel and purely by chance stumbled upon his great-nephew, an Ultra orthodox gentleman with 10 children.
I was born in 1965 in Highgate and brought up by a Mr & Mrs Evans (Bert & Yvonne) at 3 Church Lane, Hornsey...the house back then was a boarding house for gentlemen only!
Mrs Evans worked for Wilson’s Dept store in Crouch End for many years and Mr Evans later worked at Hornsey police station a few yards from our house, I attended Rokesley infants and juniors school & later to Stationers boy’s school, I ...see more
As a boy of thirteen, with my family, after the war, I spent all my school holidays in Cornwall. Six weeks with my Uncle Arthur and Aunt Mabel in a tied cottage on Lower Tregantle Farm near Torpoint.
The very air was different; how many times since those days has a certain fresh breeze and smell conjured up the Torpoint Ferry and once again I am leaning out over the side watching the bow wave and ...see more
Hello I have in my possession a little prayer book dated 1937
The book is signed by
WJ Rouse
It says St Alban's Chapel
Royal Masonic School
Bushey Herts
Confirmed by the Bishop of Bedford March 16th 1937
I will try to upload a photograph to the website
THE FAMILY HOME.
I was born in the front room of the last bay windowed house on Station Road in 1964, number 87. I have fond memories of growing up & playing on the street, thankfully the house is still in the family. Although the village has changed over the years Station Road hasn’t!
I have just discovered this site and it was with great pleasure that I read the kind contribution of locals who were born and raised in Waterlooville. My late father was born there in 1916, at The Pines (now a nursing home). His parents were Mr Frank and Mrs Amy Whitcomb. Her parents, Mr and Mrs Charles Horn, lived at The Beeches (now the dental practice) in London Road and later she built Lewes ...see more
This framed print of "Stoke Pogis (sic)" Church, very dusty and discolored, was among my late mother's things. I knew nothing about Stoke Poges, or its connection with Grey's Elegy, when I started an online search.
The current photos of the church and churchyard bear little resemblance to this print, so I was doubtful of its identity. Then I added "#35459" to my search and it took me directly to your site! Now I ...see more
I was born in Gloucester in 1949 & had a really wonderful childhood there with my two younger brothers.
In the early years, we spent our school holidays exploring Robinswood Hill. Taking picnics, lighting & cooking on fires,
just having so much innocent fun.
We lived on an estate that was a close community although we didn't realize it in those days.
When we were in our teens we'd hop on a bus & go ...see more
My father grew up in Dinnington. He lived on The Crescent with his mum, dad and 2 older sisters. Once married, he settled in Manchester, where my 2 sisters, my brother and myself were born. Having no family car, visits to my grandma and grandad in Dinnington were limited but every June we would travel by train for a fortnight's holiday with them. Though I was unaware at the time, this must have been very hard work ...see more
I lived in Conway Gardens, my Nan and Grandad in Wide Way. I went to Alfred Mizen and then into Pollards Hill Secondary School. I was in the class of pupils to stay on for the first ever Sixth Form ... would love to hear from anyone else who enjoyed their time in that year.
I was wondering if anyone recalls my grandparents shop; Roxy Wallpaper. It was owned by my paternal great grandparents; Elsie & James John, and after his death in 1972, not long after i was born, it was run by Elsie and her daughter in law Lillian John. Sadly it was compulsory purchased by Manchester City Council to make way for the new M60 motorway in the late 70's / early 80's, (that didn't materialise ...see more
Hi
Does any one remember The Boot and Shoe pub in West End March?
I am doing some research for a friend whose family resided in March for many years and one such resident was Robert Bond who was a publican at the above pub on the 1861 Census
Any information or photos would be gratefully received!!!
Does anyone remember Bamatres Cycle Shop? It was on the right, literally just before you went over the bridge to Harrow and Wealdstone station? My brother worked there in the early fifties prior to being conscripted into the RAF. If anyone has an old photo of the shop, I would love to see it. If I remember rightly, there was a huge picture on the back wall of a chap on a bicycle being pursued by a lion. Happy memories of early London life. Richard Osler
During the early 1960,si worked in the Green Grocery department of Caters supermarket on the week ends.
Dated a beautiful cashier there ,often we would go to the Red Lion pub for a drink ( My favourite at that time was Red Barrel Bitter ).
Then go upstairs to listen to the Jazz band,s ,such as Monty Sunshine,making for an enjoyable evening dancing to their lively beat.
I drove my motor bike to work,leaving Sutton in ...see more
I lived in this house in the late 50s early 60s as my grandfather Harry Worman owned it. It was brilliant and as a youngster I thought that the forest belonged to me. I had a pony, a dog, a rope, a penknife and bicycle. What more could any kid want.
The cinema was managed by my paternal Grandfather. He was Harold Patterson. Married to Dot Patterson.
They had two sons Brian (my dad), and Donald *. This is where my mum and dad met, mum worked there as an usher.
*Many years later Brian and Donald discovered they had a half-sister. It seems Dot had a fling before she was married and gave the child up. My Aunt was Carol Murphy and had emigrated to Canada in her early 20`s. They did all get to meet up a few times!
My father, Arthur Edgar Urry bought Barnicott in 1923. His wife ran it as a boarding house and my father raised poultry there. My step-brother moved into the house after the war and lived there until sometime about 2010.
Hi this is a long shot but I was at Earleywood School before it became Stubbington House .
I was there reasonably briefly from 1959 to 1961 .
Would love to get feed back from anyone who was there or maybe any of the teachers.
I remember the kind Matron Matty, she even sent me food parcels when I moved school!
Hope someone can be of assistance.
Regards
David Green
As I’ve only just stumbled on this web page so offer excuses if it’s past its sell by date.
I lived in Sylvia Ave Hatch End from 1951 (as a babe in arms) until I married and moved away in 1976.
My recollections may now be a bit vague after 50+ years but here goes. At the top of the High St there was the Post Office, entered by a side alleyway, next door was Barclays Bank. There may be some gaps where ...see more
I was 7years old when we had this snow fall which closed White Oak school for a least 2months. I remember the snow drifts right up to the living room window .Apparently Swanley hardly see's snow anymore. I now live in Hampshire. My name then was Wendy Seabrook. remember me ?
I spent most of my school holidays, together with my brother Ronny, at Court Hall from July 1952 to approximately May 1955 - if my memory still serves.
From those days. I have retained or rediscovered contact with just two persons: Peter Harris and Claude Camhy. I remember an Irene Condon and a lad called Paul hailing from Mauritius, I seem to remember. Also an Elisabeth and a Berenice. 😀 ...see more
Hi me dad lived in Schubert Street from 1930. He was born to James and Mary Woodcock who died 2 days after childbirth. My dad always claimed it was his neighbours who helped bring him up. If anyone has any info would love to hear it.
HI. Nice to see the photo and comment . I was born in 1945 ,half a mile inland at the crescent, an half circle of 15 brick bungalows. probably built in the mid 1930's.
I worked on the Farm mentioned it was called Mount pleasant owned by Mr G Caley. previously owned by Mr A Burnip a hull butcher. The cafe was owned by Mr & Mrs L Johnson. Who also lived in the Crescent. they lived next door to Mr L Johnson's ...see more
does anybody recall any schoolfriend from ware secondary modern school in 1952
My Grandmother went to this school
I lived in the Toy shop in the early 1950’s and went to Miss Swann’s school which I think was somewhere near the clock tower? I remember twin girls, maybe Patricia and Pauline, their father owned a timber merchants. My maiden name was Willats. Does anyone have any pictures of the shop or school or have any information that links with my memories?
Oh what innocent days back in the 60/70’s.
My best mate and I used to enjoy going to the C s of D once or twice a week. No alcohol on the premises, just non alcoholic beverages so very enjoyable, non aggressive evenings.
If one was a bit shy the hosts would get you up and dance with you, without exception they were lovely and kind.
Dancing to modern (then) popular music, getting your hands on a girl and being ...see more
I spent 1966 at Tidworth Down school after my army father,we returned from Libya where he served. I thought the school was Kings boys school which explains me unable to find it on Google.
I alway thought army teachers were much nicer. I was in class and hit across the head by a Welch teacher in Tidworth and landed on the floor for being cheeky, can't remember what I said must have really upset him. He would alway say to ...see more
I was a pupil at St Nicolas Primary School, Portsmouth Road, from 1964-1966. We went swimming at the Castle Street baths every week. I remember thinking even at the age of 10 how run down the street was and how old fashioned the baths were. The smell of chlorine was quite overwhelming as you went in. Frpm what I remember you actually went up a set of stairs from the street to get to the pool, which must ...see more
Hoping that this may spark a memory and help me. I have a five year gap in my life and the name Arley springs up a lot. Its not the one in Cheshire.
My Godmother would drive me down from Glasgow and then leave me there, at first I thought it was friends, but reading the memories, more springs back. One lady mentioned the flagstones everywhere, and the dressing up. I recall a larger hall with seats down the side that ...see more
I attended St theresa’s Convent from when I was 9 in 1954 until I left the summer I was 16 in 1961. I knew many girls who’s names are now long forgotten but those I do remember like Allanah Bagnall PhillipaWooldridge Philippa Bouwens I did keep in touch ever since including Pauline Robbins. Along the way some have died like Phillipa Bouwens and Susan Taylor and Doreen Chapman but I remember the school with affection and ...see more
HI .it may be a long shot my dad was out there during W W 2 I HAVE A PHOTO of him and two of his mates....in uniform. there are not many men left now .my dads name was bill kemp he was a cook at the time he was in PORT SAID .on the photo. Mabey some one will remember him.
My Grandmother told us all in the family that when she was young, in about 1920, she had passed through Godalming and had stayed there overnight at the White Heart Inn opposite the 'Pepperpot', where that night in her room she had clearly seen a vision at the foot of her bed of a woman in very old fashioned clothing (Georgian?) who then smiled at her and turned away and went through the closed door. Of ...see more
I am trying to piece together a scrap book of people that lived in Birch Coppice. Help. Paul Langford @ 21
I was 6 months old when we (my mother, father, two brothers and three sisters) moved into one of two farm cottages in Laney Green. I lived there until 1964, when the cottages were torn down (unnecessarily so) to enable the construction of J11 of the M6. I remember being told how one night a newly constructed bridge over the motorway collapsed. I have not been able to trace any photographs of the cottages, ...see more
Hi
I am researching an old Norton Dominator 99 motorbike which was purchased by a Vilnis Adamsons of 61 Knighton Way Lane, New Denham, Uxbridge from a dealer called Miles of Uxbridge.
The bike was purchased on 13th May 1958.
I would very much appreciate any information about the Adamsons family or Miles of Uxbridge - or what became of them.
My objective is to build some history of the motorcycle which I ...see more
Hello, Happy New year.
I have recently found out my Late Father went to Smallwood school. He was born in 1942.
Is there anyone out there who has any photos of the school or pupils. I guess I am looking for around 1947 and onwards.
Many thanks
Hello,
I remember going to Sunday school in this church as well as Girl Brigade, this will have been in the 1970’s. We always looked so smart in the uniform. Trying to track down any photos from this time or anyone who may have been there at the same time.
If you have any memories of The church, Girls Brigade or Rathern school it would great to hear from you. seems like so long again and yet only yesterday.
Happy New Year
Regards,
Hi I am looking for my grandma Gillian Lilley if anyone knows anything about her or her family please let me know
We lived on Normanshire Dr early 60s. Went to school on the New Rd then to Wellington Ave; at that time Wellington Ave boys and girls were separated. Loved the fish and chip shop and Rossi's ice cream. Went to the Odeon on Saturday mornings with my sister then we would rush home and listen to the radio messages of the military dedication songs and messages to loved ones. As with others spent a lot of ...see more
I lived with my family at Balla Wray between 1979 and 1981 we moved from the Red lion inn in Hawkshead cumbria and at that time Balla Wray was a Country house hotel where people would stay for a week each time. The cost was £60.00 for Dinner, Bed and Breakfast! for the week.
My father Tony Poole converted the cellar into a bedroom for my sister and I as there was no bedrooms available during the summer months ...see more
i was sent to boyles court in 1961 for smashing a shop window and stealing a train set,i remember being held down by several older kids]i was 11 at the time],i was beaten up ,i remember the dorms and all of us had to march down the road on sunday to go to church,what an evil place this was and was glad to hear of its closure,it didnt do me any good whatsoever and i later ended up in north sea camp for 3months ...see more
In 1965 we bought a pony called Brownie from a family in Sicklesmere/Whelnetham. The house was up a drive off the main A134 road with paddocks either side of the drive and a barn on the right near the house. I think the owners also had a donkey.
I would dearly love to speak with the girl (now middle aged woman!) who owned Brownie. Can you help?
Tina
My gran use to live at 52, Plantation St. until the early 60s then she moved to a bungalow not to far away.Happy memories of have holidays there.
Also had an aunt and uncle who lived., high st Rhymney, and worked in the bakery.
Sylvia and Jim White.
I would have been at The Grange from c59-65 (Lexie Irving), big sister Sally from c53-64 and my younger brother, Richard c63-65 when we moved to Cheshire. The overall memory is definitely positive. Ok so the big double doors to the kindergarten terrified me (I was certain I was going to be trapped between them in the dark), lunchtimes were a trial as I was an extremely fussy eater, the green baize studded door to Mr ...see more
I remember Paul. He was a good friend. He used to come to our house at 16 Fairview road every Thursday to watch The Fugitive.
I remember Brodericks shop very well.
I hope you read this Mr H and get in touch.
Mom used to take me to the corner cafe. Now a chippy.. Halesowen town.. We had them to do our reception (marriage), about 19 yrs after my visits, as a toddler... Now it's about 74yrs,after,as a toddler.... I think the chap who catered, was named johnnie Ray!!!!.. There was the chocolate box cafe, opposite.. Many happy memories.... TONY..
Just thought many might remember waking up on Boxing Day 1963 and seeing snow on the ground which looked lovely. However, most of us will remember that said snow was around until about March 1964 and we had a live Christmas Tree in its tub in the dining room until April 1964 when it finally became warm enough for my mother to replant it in the garden where it probably still is today.
Happy New Year -- Tony Joseph
Does anyone remember someone called"Smiler" mid 70s
Born in Essex rd dagenham mum dad me lived with nan & grandad dad George Allen worked at Samuel Williams down the dock very end of chequers lane think they amalgamated with samuel William's
Used to love going down there with me dad on Saturday mornings and watch the boats docking used to be quite a bit of traffic on the river there in them days, then moved to Heath Park Estate
good old days
We stayed in a Guest House in Bourne Street.
Mr and Mrs Collignon ran it. Full board.
She was an ex nurse and taught me how to make beds.
Little did she know I would be a nurse.
They were very friendly.
Thought it was quite posh to have sinks in our rooms, but then had to share a bathroom.
It was the time of the Pirate Radios.
We were on holiday. I remember 5 of us in a chalet.
I was the eldest child about 9 years old.
There was an entertainment area where we attended the Woody Woodpecker Show. Can vaguely remember a small beach.
We had to get water once from a standpipe as something went wrong in the chalet?
We moved to Berkhamsted around 1968 when I was 5 years old. I went to Westfield school. After that I went to Thomas Bourne School, in the first year we had to do a couple of days a week at North Church school due to too many pupils. After that Ashlyns, which I hated but survived.
My Dad, Bill was a monumental mason and we lived above the funeral directors, Malcolm Jones at 368 high street. My Mum Peggy ...see more
Hi all that served at Barwick School, ive been on this site since 2015 and keep coming back every now and again
and its really good to see some old names that i remember from those days .
Please make sure you hunt around as i have just found some more pages with comments from boys that were there but nobody is replying to or posting on ,Have a good hunt around to find more information on that shit hole of a place.
Im ...see more
I was born at Greenhedges on 22nd December 1940. My mother was evacuated - I was due on Christmas day, but the Dr. didn’t want to come out, so I was induced! A towel was tied under Mum’s bust, and a nurse laid across her!!!! How times have changed - thank goodness.
I was born in a Heck Lane Gatehouse November 1951 my Brother was born in the same house in 1949. There were two working sand quarries on either side behind our house. My Mam opened the gates mainly for the Cawoods sand lorries
My Dad worked in the signal box further down the line.
My Bro, Keith, and I ,Carol would walk to school down the side of the railway lines. We went to Hensall school which was near the Church. My ...see more
Born in 1953 in Pen-y-Bank (now gone)
From 1953 to 1960 I lived at 31 Rhoddfa Ganol (Still remember it)
Many memories:
1. My Dad was always late for the train to Ogilvy Colliery - so the conductor would get his ticket, and he'd run up the hill and get on the train just above the estate!!
2. At 5, I remember walking to visit my Gran in Pen-y-Bank (about a mile) all by myself.
3. Still think ...see more
I was born 1 Dudley Road in 1939, I went to St Marys infant and junior school then to Penzer st school. I was in the choir at St Marys Church around 1950. Ketley lane was just a lane .There was no Standhills road then just banks and fields. There was the brick works farther up Dudley road belonging to Davenports. I spent many happy hours with the drivers of the lorries from there. Played tennis up against the old barn in ...see more
I lived in Pelton Fell from about 1950 - born in 49 - for about 5/6 years before moving to Bishop Auckland. Number 3 Valley road, went to Rosebury School catching the bus in Gardiner Cres, helped out at the old Mission Hall chopping and selling sticks off the old horse and cart. remember a dog being knocked over on the road outside. Don't remember names, had a great friend there also... Derick, lived in ...see more
I was born in 1946 and raised in west Acton. Went to John Perrin school and yes the head master was a piece of work, I think he was called Mr. Hatfield. When I was 8 my parents finally agreed to allow me to have my ears pierced after me begging to have it done for a very long time, on the condition that if it hurt having the first one done I would still have the second one done, this was my 8th birthday present. Going back to ...see more
My name is Alan Harper I attended the schools listed above whilst living at Sandringham Road Thornton Heath. I also was a member of 17th Croydon Cub and Scouts. At fourteen I joined the Princess Road Boys Club Croydon. Should you have attended these schools etc and wish to exchange a few memories please contact me. Many thanks.
Alan Harper
My grand father and father owned the fish and chip shop
My parents were from Northumberland; my father from Newcastle and my mother from Slayley. They moved to London during the 30s to seek work. They married in 1939 and my sister was born that November. By September my mother was pregnant again, but as my father was working in a reserved industry, he sent my mother and sister north to escape the Blitz. They went to stay with mother's brother William Lambert, who lived ...see more
I lived in Wood End Lane (no. 9), from 1941 from the age of six months, until 1948 when I moved to the new council houses at Newnham Close, locally known as Tintown, because it had steel framed walls on the upper storey.
No. 9 was a ground- floor flat with two bedrooms and my sister Joyce and I shared the back bedroom. After the war we used to play in the Wireless Field, as it was called by the locals. We went blackberrying ...see more